Man Accused of Secretly Recording Dozens of Women at SLO Gym

Police say the suspect took over 50 videos of naked or partially nude women in tanning booths without their knowledge.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken security camera lens against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violation of privacy in a public setting.A broken security camera lens reflects the harsh reality of privacy violations in public spaces.Arroyo Grande Today

A man has been accused of secretly recording dozens of women in the tanning and red-light therapy rooms at an Arroyo Grande Planet Fitness gym over the course of nearly a year. Police say they found over 50 videos on the suspect's devices, but have only identified one of the victims so far. The suspect has not yet been arrested, as taking videos of undressed individuals without consent is a misdemeanor that requires an arrest warrant.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of voyeurism and the violation of privacy, especially in public spaces like gyms where people expect a reasonable level of privacy. It also raises concerns about gym security and the need for stronger policies to protect members from hidden recording devices.

The details

According to police, the suspect would enter the locked tanning booth room at the Arroyo Grande Planet Fitness and record female gym members who were nude or partially nude, without their knowledge or consent. The videos were recorded over the course of nearly a year, from January to December 2025.

  • On December 29, 2025, another gym member caught the suspect taking a video of a partially naked woman in a tanning booth.
  • Police obtained search warrants and found over 50 videos of 47 different women on the suspect's electronic devices.

The players

Arroyo Grande Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the case and seeking to identify the victims.

Planet Fitness

The gym where the secret recordings allegedly took place.

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What they’re saying

“'The suspect would enter the locked tanning booth room and record females who were in the tanning booth, nude or partially nude, without their knowledge.'”

— Sgt. Jeremy Burns, Arroyo Grande Police Department

What’s next

Police are waiting to identify more of the women in the videos before filing the case with the District Attorney's Office in order to add them to the charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need for improved security and privacy protections in public spaces like gyms, as well as the importance of swift action by law enforcement to address violations of personal privacy.